… The most common tree in the Chicago area is from Europe—and that’s bad news for our native plants and animals. Introduced to the United States in the early 1900s as an ornamental plant and privacy hedge, common … volunteers, have worked since 1988 to repair and restore this important woodland habitat. Visit: McDonald Woods is located along Lake Cook Road from the Garden entrance east to Green Bay …
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… Minnesota The connection with nature is as important as it is wonderful. As studies continue to point to the benefits of time outdoors and nature education, making it accessible to all … of risk. Participants will also explore which nature activities and conservation actions are best suited to children of different ages. Growing a Sense of Identity Through Nature Lisa … child development. Kids vs. Adults: How Adult Conceptions of Nature Play Can Get in the Way of Children Actually Playing! Robin Cline, NeighborSpace Alex Enarson, NeighborSpace More and …
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… Q. How can I extend the life of cut flowers that I receive for Valentine’s Day? A. Preparing cut flowers properly will prolong the life of your bouquet. … Make sure the vase is clean and free of any soap residue. Add a commercial preservative to the vase and immediately fill it with warm water in order to dissolve the granules thoroughly. It is important to add a preservative that is specifically …
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… the world through artist Anthony Rowe’s eyes. His creation, Singularity, is a breathtaking 26-foot sphere of light and movement from the UK—featuring thousands of points of light pulsing, … feel when they experience Singularity? All of our works, including Singularity , are meant to transport people out of the everyday grind for a while—to sit there and just go, wow . It’s … and people respond to it outside of art galleries, out in the world, in an open, honest way—that’s what art should be. You have an unconventional path to this kind of work. How did you …
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… Q. Is it possible to grow a bay-leaf tree inside the house? A. Under the right circumstances, a bay tree, Laurus … one main trunk and a big ball of foliage at the top. The leaves can be picked fresh or dried for bay seasoning. During the winter, a bright spot with a few hours of direct sunlight a day is best. Water very sparingly in winter and let the potting mix dry out before watering again. Like …
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… celebrations because their evidence of life in the bleak midwinter was a promise of spring to come: holly, ivy, berries, pine trees. Plants from your own landscape can bring an echo of … such as arborvitae, won't resprout if you cut back as far as the bare, brown part of a branch. For a wreath that combines deep green with tones of golden brown, dried hydrangea blossoms are a … ends of one bunch with the branch tips of another so the cut ends don't show, and work your way around the wreath. Don't cut the wire; instead, keeping using the paddle to guide it around …
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… 'Aqua Velva' is a large (28 inches tall, 26 inches wide) hosta with puckered blue-green leaves. Its white flowers are lightly fragrant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy-to-grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… than normal or if they haven’t been divided in 10 years. By digging the clumps in late August to early September, you give the new divisions a chance to settle their roots before frost arrives. Water the plants well a day or so before you dig and … any broken roots and foliage and replant each section in your garden. Provide even moisture for these plants right up to frost. Daylilies prefer full sun but will tolerate partially shaded …
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… Q. I would like to grow some unusual bulbs in containers this summer. What are the basic guidelines to ensure good growth? A. Late winter or early spring is a good time to consider the wide range of exotic bulbs available for container planting. Summer-flowering annual bulbs are colorful and unique choices for …
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… Digital Photography Contest Choose your best photo for the Garden Photo Contest From Robin Carlson, staff photographer It is certainly not an easy task to pick your best photo of the Chicago Botanic Garden! The subject matter is so wonderful that I … the experience you had while taking the photo. You might consider posting photos to flickr to get some feedback from other photographers or bringing your favorite photos to the next Garden …
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